Bug Bash Weekend: Chief Logan

The annual “Bug Bash” Weekend at Chief Logan State Park Lodge is July 22-24, 2022. Naturalist Lauren Cole invites all ages to join her to learn about some fascinating wildlife commonly known as ‘bugs’. “We are not bashing or mashing anything. We are learning about arthropods, butterflies, moths, fireflies and other insects in a fun way” says Cole.

Join one or all of the ‘Bug Bash’ weekend activities at Chief Logan Lodge.

FRIDAY, July 22, 2022
4:00PM
BUILD A BUG JAR CRAFT

6:00-10:00PM
INSECT LURING
Yes we’re inviting insects (moths and such) to our buggy weekend to see what it flying about at Chief Logan. Join us for the entire evening for as you have the opportunity.

7:00PM
ARTHROPOD JEOPARDY
It’s a game show format with novelty prizes to win for your creepy crawly knowledge of the team-based quiz game. Families encouraged to attend.

SATURDAY, July 23, 2022
1:00PM
BUTTERFLY BAG TOSS GAME & MONARCH MASQUERADE CRAFT
The afternoon is all about butterflies! Attendees will make a butterfly mask craft and enjoy a bag toss game. The game is like cornhole, except you learn about butterflies while you have fun.

3:00PM
BAT & MOTH BLINDFOLD TAG
Learn how bats find their buggy meals in the weirdly wild twist on Marco Polo! You’ll use your echo location to win.

6:00PM
FIREFLY FUN GLOW CRAFT
We’re going to build a little firefly friend to take home and also learn a little about the chemical reaction inside lightning bug (beetle) bodies that allows them to light up. Bioluminescence is magical on a dark summer eve.

6:00 – 10:00PM
INSECT LURING
If you missed our luring party on Friday, we’re still inviting insects (moths and such) to our buggy weekend to see what is flying about at Chief Logan. Bring your smart phones or cameras. Insects will be ready for their close up, if we’re quick enough to get their pose. Join us for the entire evening for as you have the opportunity.

SUNDAY, July 24, 2022
10:00AM
BEE-utiful BACKYARDS: GARDENING FOR POLLINATORS
If you have a spot in your yard or garden the size of a truck tire or a field prime for creating a pollinator meadow, this program is for you. From discussion of native plants for native wildlife to invasive plants that you should avoid, Naturalist Lauren Cole’s program is interactive and enlightening.

Activities are in or begin in Conference Room D at Chief Logan Lodge.
There will be an insect luring light set up in the gazebo or the back patio.
We encourage use of a camera to capture insect images that we use to identify unusual finds.
Children must bring a parent or guardian with them.
Activities are free to attend. Open to the public.

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